Renewables Innovation Hub

The Renewables Innovation Hub is a highly flexible collaborative working space bringing together innovative start-ups and organisations in Australia and around the world to develop the ACT’s vibrant renewable energy and clean technology sectors.

The Hub offers:

24 co-working desks

6 x 3-person and 2 x 2-person offices

4 bookable meeting rooms

300-person event space capacity

high-speed internet

In addition to this premium accommodation, the Hub will provide a wealth of opportunities including:

highly informative workshops, seminars and briefings by industry and research leaders

extensive networking opportunities for organisations

mentoring for early-stage businesses and support to identify market opportunities.

About

The Hub is an initiative of the ACT Governments to help grow renewable energy networks in Canberra. The Hub is designed to be a collaborative working space (comprising of both offices and open plan areas) for both start-ups and established organisations within Canberra's renewable energy sector.

It is named after the universal target of limiting global warming to less than 2 degrees, adopted by 195 nations at the historic 21st Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC in Paris on 12 December 2015. The Hub's location is close to ANU, the CBD, shops and other amenities.

2degrees is ideally suited for entrepreneurs, service providers, consultants, investors, researchers and policy makers. It offers these individuals information and ideas generation across topics such as:

wind and solar energy

battery storage and integration

the hydrogen economy

energy control systems and energy policy

The Hub will also provide networking opportunities for organisations through a calendar of regular social events.

Latest News

We are inviting stakeholders and prospective members to register for a tour of the Hub from 3 November 2016 onwards.

To keep up-to-date with the Renewables Innovation Hub follow us on Twitter or Facebook.

Events

3 November 2016

Lunchtime presentation with International Guest: Francis Sollano

Francis Sollano is an acclaimed Filipino trashion and installations artist known for his contemporary takes on upcycling garbage into wearable art and converting decaying landscapes to lush urban spaces. This lunchtime presentation was held at the Renewables Innovation Hub, providing attendees with innovative ideas and networking opportunities.

22 November 2016

Tuesday 22 November marked the official opening of the <2degrees Renewables Innovation Hub by Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability Shane Rattenbury MLA. This unique space offers many links between creativity and innovation. More information about the official opening.

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2014 Expo

2015-02-25

I was at the 2014 Expo! Such a fantastic opportunity to speak with loads of service providers all in the one place. I learnt about the latest innovations to help me at our workplace and look forward to hearing about the next Expo to see what's new.

ANU sustainability video on saving energy

ANU Working on Campus video

2016-02-10

This fantastic set of sustainability videos was made by ANU and supported by Commonwealth Green Precincts funding. The videos won the 2013 Sustainable Cities Wildcard Award for "Digital Outreach". You can watch the whole set at http://sustainability.anu.edu.au/student-life/sustainability-videos

ANU recycling and waste video

2016-02-10

ANU Green made this fantastic set of sustainability videos supported by a Commonwealth government Green Precincts grant. The whole set won the 2014 Sustainable Cities Wildcard award for "Digital Outreach". Watch the whole set at http://sustainability.anu.edu.au/student-life/sustainability-videos